Eglin wildfire

Currently, the wildfire is approximately 2,800 acres on Eglin's reservation just northwest of Hurlburt Field's runway in a swampy area that is not accessible by ground vehicles. This fire is a re-ignition of a prescribed burn held May 15, when conditions were perfect for burning. Fire is northwest of Hurlburt's runway in a swampy area inaccessible to ground equipment and personnel. No structures threatened at this time. The fire will continue to smolder until there's significant rainfall, according to Mike Spaits, Team Eglin Public Affairs. While the fire is still creating smoke, there is no immediate/near-term threat or danger to human health or local residences and Eglin is taking steps to abate long-term threats to the local area, according to Spaits. The fire did not grow overnight and a thunderstorm rained approximately one to one and a half inches. One helicopter is dropping water today. The fire is 90 percent contained. (Courtesy photo)